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-Max Nightmare-

As the sun started to rise, peaks of rays made their way through the curtains of Suzaku's room and blinded him a bit. He groaned softly and cringed some. As he started to wake up, he almost forgotten where he was. The grand white room he was staying in gave it away as he sat up and rubbed the sleep out of his eyes. He was going to need time to adjust to his new surroundings, though he was going to miss sleeping on the old army cot that he had in his living room. Or miss the wild flowers that grew near his fathers shrine.

He sighted some but soon smiled a little. How he would miss his old life and everyone that was in it, but now he had a new adventure that awaited him. His new life here in the Britannian palace, new Knight under the Emperor himself. This was the greatest opportunity that has ever came his way in his entire life! Maybe for once he could finally do some good and turn the way the Brittanian's looked at the Japanese people. By starting with the Emperor himself, and hopefully his subordinates would follow in his footsteps.

Soon there was a soft knock on his door. "Are you awake yet?" Asked Anya's emotionless voice.

He chuckled softly and got dressed in his new uniform. On his left shoulder he noticed that it bared the Emperor's crest on it. He smiled a bit to himself and buttoned up his cotton shirt, and placed his white riding boots on. He grabbed the brush and ran it through his hair once and looked in the mirror. A young man in all white smiled back at him in his reflection.

The door knob opened slowly to let in a grinning Gino in. "Well, well." He chuckled. "Admiring are selves aren't we?" He grinned.

Suzaku blushed a bit and shook his head. "Uh no. I just want to look perfect I guess..."

"Perfect? Hmm." Gino hummed softly and walked towards him. "There isn't such a thing as perfect. That consent is just a mind over matter." He chuckled softly. "Plus, there's no one you have too impress. Just be the best Knight to his Emperor and that shall give you all the respect you need." He smiled and patted his back.

Suzaku smiled back. "Thank you Gino. Since I've been here, you have been the most kindest. And you to Anya." He said to her and smiled.

In response she took out her camera phone and snapped his picture. He could have sworn he saw a small smile curve on her lips as she updated her blog.

Gino clapped his hands and chuckled. "Okay! Let's get you some breakfast before you wake up his majesty."

Suzaku nodded and put down his brush and followed Gino out. As he followed behind him and Anya, he couldn't help but keep eyeing the nobles who passed by and muttered unneeded comments his way. It made Gino laugh a bit, and he was happy someone else was having a good laugh at his expense. To tell the truth he didn't mind the side comments and and glares he got, it wasn't uncommon for him, since his days in the Military that's all he's ever gotten from Britannian's.

"Keep it moving!" Gino called as they walked and turn towards Suzaku. "I'll always have your back!"

Suzaku couldn't help but smile more as they got to the kitchen. He smelled the fresh baked pastry's and brewed coffee. His mouth started to water slightly as Gino handed him a mug.

"The usual?" The maid asked softly and smiled.

"Yes ma'm!" Gino said happily. "You should try her home made cinnamon buns! Their to die for!" He chuckled softly.

She blushed and put a plate in front of them and set down two cinnamon buns for him and Gino and a blueberry tart for Anya. He took a bite and smiled. The pastry was warm and moist in his mouth. He licked at the cinnamon at his mouth and tasted a hint of pumpkin.

"This is very delicious." He smiled and ate more.

She smiled brightly and poured each and everyone of them some coffee and handed them some napkins. "So I see there is finally a new Knight among you."

Gino nodded and smiled happily."Yep. Are Emperor choose a Japanese. I actually like this new change." He chuckled softly and took a sip of his coffee.

She nodded and smiled in Suzaku's direction. "I like this new change also. Were slowly making are way towards a better future."

He smiled and took a sip of his coffee. She handed him a plate of strawberry tarts. "Are Emperor's favorite morning snack."He nodded and took them as he stood up from his seat.

"Good luck!" Both Anya and Gino told him. Gino with his bright smile and Anya with her monotone expression.

He gave a small wave as he exited the kitchen and made his way towards his Emperor's room. Once at the door he breathed softly and entered quietly. The room was quiet, except the soft snores of his highness. He smiled as he saw Lelouch's sleeping face, dreaming peacefully as he set down the plate onto the counter and made his way towards the window and opened the velvety curtains to let in the glimmering sunshine through the room to give a more vibrate feel of the beautiful morning laid out before them.

"Wake up your highness." Suzaku said softly as he gently shook his shoulder.

"Hmm." Lelouch murmured softly and rolled onto his side, pulling the blankets to cover his head.

He chuckled softly and pulled back the blanket. Lelouch's is eyes remind closed as he continued to sleep. He couldn't but smile more at his Emperor's childlike slumber. "I assume that you want to stay in bed all day my prince?"

Lelouch chuckled softly and opened his eyes slowly. "Hmm." He hummed. "I smell Sayoko's homemade tarts." He muttered sleepily as he sat up and stretched his limbs.

He nodded and grabbed the plate from the counter and held it out for his Emperor. Lelouch smiled softly at him and took a tart and bit into it. Strawberry jam ran down his lips slowly as he ate. Suzaku leaned forward and used his thumb to wipe at Lelouch is chin in one swift motion. His violet eyes looked up at Suzaku and smiled softly as he took his hand and licked at his thumb.

Suzaku blushed a bit and pulled his hand back slowly. "I'll leave you to get dressed." He said as he bowed and left for the door. His hand was on the doorknob until he heard a soft cough from behind.

"Thank you Suzaku." Lelouch told him softly.

He didn't have to turn around to see his Emperor's facial reaction. No, his thanks was all he needed to hear to see the smile in his voice.

After ten-minutes passed Lelouch reemerge from his room in an Ashford Academy school uniform. Odd that an Emperor would wear a school uniform. Oh well. He wouldn't question his Emperor's choice in dress. "Where too sire?"

"Into my study. I have tons of paper work that needs to be done sadly." Lelouch chuckled as he gave a weak smile.

He nodded and let his Emperor walk first before he walked behind him. As they walked he looked around his entire surroundings, making sure nothing out of the ordinary happened. He was committed to his new position and committed to doing it well.

"Lelouch!" Called a female voice from the other side of the room.

He looked to see that a curvaceous woman with flowing pink hair and a warm smiled curved on her heart shaped face.

"Euphie? What are you doing here?" Lelouch asked as he peeked over Suzaku's shoulder.

She giggled softly and kept her smile on her face. "Do I need a reason to visit my brother?"

"Well no. But I would appreciate a call so I know you were coming." He chuckled softly.

"Where's the fun in that?" She giggled more and turned towards Suzaku and held her hand out. "Euphemia Li Britannia, and one of Lelouch's is sisters."

"Pleasure." Suzaku smiled and kissed her hand.

She giggled even more and looked towards her brother. "Where are your manner Lelouch? Aren't you going to introduce us?"

He chuckled softly. "Right. I'm so rude." He said sarcastically. "Euphie, this is my Knight of One; Suzaku Kururugi."

She smiled at Suzaku as he smiled back and let go of her hand. "Protect my brother well Suzaku."

Suzaku stood up straight, shoulders back and a hand over his heart. "Until my very last breath."

She smiled more and clapped her hands happily. "Well then! Excellent answer." She giggled and turned towards her brother. "I assume you have a date set to show the court your Knight?"

Lelouch nodded. "Every thing is set. In a month is the Knighting Ceremony."

"Well then!" She chuckled and turned towards Suzaku."You'll soon be a true Knight of the Round!

Suzaku smiled and bowed again. "It will be an honor."

"Well I shall leave both of you." She giggled and blew kisses towards her brother and sneaked a wink at him.

He blushes a bit as he watched her go a separate direction and turned towards his Emperor. "Shall we continue?"

Lelouch nodded and began to walk again.

End of Stage Two

I hope you enjoy this chapter :D I actually loved writing this part -giggles- well off to dream on how I want chapter 3 to be! And thanks again to all my lovely readers

-Max-